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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, May 17, 2023

VOL. 284 NO. 33 May 17, 2023
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Funding & Policy

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NASA’s Nelson Joins Call For Multiyear Authorization By Congress

May 16, 2023
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined members of a U.S. Senate committee on May 16 in supporting a multiyear authorization measure for the agency.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Aubert & Duval forge
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Airbus, Safran, Tikehau Finalize Buy Of Titanium Supplier Aubert & Duval

Apr 28, 2023
A holding company owned by Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital has finalized the acquisition of Aubert & Duval, a French critical-parts and metals supplier.

Operations

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Ukraine Claims It Downed More Kinzhals; Russia Says It Hit Patriot

May 16, 2023
Ukraine on May 16 again claimed it had downed a round of Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missiles.
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Viasat KA-SAT Satellite In Europe Still Under Attack In 2023

May 16, 2023
Viasat’s KA-SAT satellite in Europe is still under attack more than a year after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

Programs

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NASA To Unveil Second HLS Partner

May 16, 2023
NASA plans to announce a second industry partner to provide astronaut ferry flights between lunar orbit and the Moon’s surface on Friday, May 19.
KF-21
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KF-21 Attains ‘Tentative Combat Sustainability’ Status

May 16, 2023
The decision allows KAI to step up preparations for mass production ahead of 2026 when the aircraft is planned to enter service.
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Italian Space Agency Eyes In-Orbit Servicing

May 15, 2023
The spacecraft will be designed to perform a wide range of robotic operations on existing satellites.
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Space Forge Details ‘Origami’ Heat Shield for Re-Entry Vehicle

May 15, 2023
Space Forge has unveiled additional details about its unfolding, “origami” heat shield for its ForgeStar re-entry vehicle.
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Space Force Studies Resurrecting Spitzer Telescope

May 15, 2023
The U.S. Space Force has granted Rhea Space Activity a contract to study resurrecting the NASA Spitzer space telescope 186 million mi. away from Earth.

Technology

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UK’s Hydrogen Capability Network Project Sets Out Key Aims

May 08, 2023
The UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has outlined additional details about its Hydrogen Capability Network Phase 0 (HCNP0) project.

Air Forces In Focus